World MS Day

“My Shadow – Living with MS” opens on 29 April and will run for 6 weeks in Kildare Town Library.

The exhibition features “Lotus Brain Scan” by Ruth Burden, winner of the 2025 MS Ireland sweatshirt design competition.

The piece represents the artist’s personal journey with Multiple Sclerosis and aims to raise awareness of the condition, highlighting some of the challenges faced by people living with disability within our community.

This exhibition is taking place as part of activities to mark World MS Day.

Join MS Ireland Western Region for a World MS Day Information Session on Wednesday 20 May from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway.

MS Ireland Support & Education Nurse Sorcha Barlow will deliver an informative session on MS symptoms and supports, offering practical guidance and advice for people living with MS.

This event is open to people living with MS, as well as family members and friends, and provides an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and connect with others in a supportive environment.

Refreshments will be provided.

Advance booking is recommended.

To book your place, complete the booking form or contact Jackie on 087 2502031 or Lesley on 086 2012085.

To mark World MS Day this year, MS Irelands Western Regional Office are delighted to have the MS Ireland Support and Education Nurse Sorcha Barlow down to the region for an Information Session on MS Symptoms and Support. 

You can book your place by completing this form 

MS - An Information Session – Fill in form

Or contacting Jackie on 087 2502031 or Lesley on  086 2012085 

Join MS Ireland Midlands Region for an online World MS Day information talk on Fatigue and Wellness on Wednesday 20 May at 7:30pm via Zoom.

The session will be presented by Alison Holmes and will explore fatigue management and wellbeing for people living with MS.

Midlands Regional Community Workers Mary Leonard and Ciara Naughton will also be in attendance.

This online event offers an opportunity to learn more, ask questions, and connect in a supportive setting from the comfort of your home.

To register, contact Diane on 042 9754304 or email midlands@ms-society.ie before Monday 18 May.

Join us for our upcoming World MS Day Information Seminar on Friday 22 May 2026 at the Brandon House Hotel, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Registration will take place from 10:15am.

The day will include informative talks on financial wellbeing, physical health, and supporting you with your MS, with expert speakers from MS Ireland and guest contributors.

This supportive event offers an opportunity to ask questions, connect with others, and learn more about living well with MS.

The cost is €10 per person, including lunch.

Places must be booked before 15 May 2026.

To register, contact the MS Ireland South East Regional Office:
Email: southeast@ms-society.ie
Call: 056 7777771

MS Ireland is holding an Information Event - MS & Employment on Sunday 24th May at the Maldron Hotel, Tallaght. 

Sessions on offer & topics covered: What work means to You / Cognitive techniques/ Managing Mobility/ Disclosure Skills/ Psychological Talk / Restorative Workshop / Fatigue management.  

Lunch & refreshments provided. Cost per person €20.  Additional guest €10. To book ring the MS Ireland - Dublin Regional Office 01-4905933 

We are delighted to invite you to a welcoming and informative morning with our MS Nurse, Sorcha, taking place at 11:00am in the Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne.

This event is a super opportunity to connect with others living with MS in a nice relaxed and friendly setting. Whether you are just newly diagnosed or have been living with MS for some time, the morning offers a supportive space to share your experiences, meet like-minded people, and feel part of a community.

Sorcha,  Education Officer with MS Ireland, will be there on the day. She is a wealth of knowledge and experience, and will be available to answer any questions or discuss any concerns you may have about managing your MS. This is a valuable chance to gain practical advice, learn more about living well with MS, and explore supports available to you.

Above all, the morning is about coming together—learning, sharing, and enjoying time in a warm and understanding environment. We hope you will join us for what promises to be an engaging, educational, and uplifting event.

To register for this event please call Diane on; Tel: 042 9754304 or Email: dianem@ms-society.ie

Join us for a special coffee morning as we come together to mark World MS Day on Tuesday, 26 May 2026, from 11:00am to 1:00pm in the Lynnbury Suite at Bloomfield House Hotel, Mullingar.

Whether you are living with Multiple Sclerosis or supporting a loved one, you are very welcome.

We are delighted to welcome a guest speaker from Citizens Information, who will give a talk on entitlements and supports available.

To register, please contact (042) 975 4304 or email midlands@ms-society.ie

Take a break, share a conversation and get the information you may need. We look forward to seeing you for a morning of support and community spirit

To mark World MS Day, in the Midwest, we are hosting an Information Day Event on Wednesday, May 27th, at the Castletroy Park Hotel from 10:30 AM to 1 PM

Guest Speakers are:

• Dr Andrew Lockhart, Consultant Neurologist, University Hospital Limerick
  New and Emerging Treatments in MS
• Aisling O'Grady, Dietitian, University Hospital Limerick
  Nutrition and Diet for People with MS

To register your interest, please contact the Mid-West Regional Team on email midwest@ms-society.ie

Join MS Ireland Western Region for a World MS Day Coffee and Calm morning on Wednesday 27 May from 11:00am to 1:00pm at the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway.

This relaxing and welcoming event will feature a guided mindfulness and mini sound bath session with qualified mindfulness instructor and sound bath facilitator Katarzyna Slabon.

The event offers an opportunity to take time out, connect with others, and enjoy a calm and supportive environment while marking World MS Day.

To register your attendance, contact Lesley on email lesleykelly@ms-society.ie